Best 2.5D Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,734 2.5D games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. 2.5D game rankings were last updated on 12/13/2024.
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1. INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
INSIDE holds the #1 spot for "best 2.5D game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,951 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,958 positive reviews and 1,993 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. Fallen Aces
The A.C.E.S, watchful guardians of Switchblade City, are being taken down, one by one. Now it's up to one man, with two fists, to get to the bottom of it all. Fallen Aces is a crime noir FPS that plays right out of the '90s and looks like it's right outta the comics.
Fallen Aces has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,063 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,973 positive reviews and 90 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fallen Aces on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 6/14/2024 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
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| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1411910 |
3. Rabbit and Steel
RABBIT & STEEL is a co-op action roguelike that recreates the essence of high-level MMO raiding in a randomized, simplified, bunny-sized package. Choose your class, gather your rabbit-eared companions and battle your way to the Moonlit Pinnacle!
Rabbit and Steel has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,709 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,523 positive reviews and 186 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rabbit and Steel on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. MULLET MADJACK
MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!
MULLET MADJACK has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,689 positive reviews and 128 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. DOOM + DOOM II
Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product.
DOOM + DOOM II has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,724 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,910 positive reviews and 814 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2007 |
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| Steam App Id | 2280 |
6. Halls of Torment
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Halls of Torment has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,052 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,970 positive reviews and 1,082 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.66 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $6.66 |
| Release Date | 9/24/2024 |
| Developer | Chasing Carrots |
| Publisher | Chasing Carrots |
| Steam App Id | 2218750 |
7. Illusion Carnival
A lost soul wanders through a whimsical, eerie pop-up book like amusement park. Dive into fun-filled stages, encounter unique characters, fend off spirit erosion, and uncover the park's hidden secrets. The enchanting yet dark Illusion Carnival begins now.
Illusion Carnival has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,026 positive reviews and 57 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Illusion Carnival on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,686 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,678 positive reviews and 3,008 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2016 |
| Franchise | Ori Franchise |
| Developer | Moon Studios GmbH |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 387290 |
9. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,051 positive reviews and 142 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/21/2019 |
| Developer | Moonsprout Games |
| Publisher | DANGEN Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1082710 |
10. My Friend Pedro
My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.
My Friend Pedro has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,900 positive reviews and 1,147 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/20/2019 |
| Developer | DeadToast Entertainment |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 557340 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 312 | 7/7/2016 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 6/14/2024 | 95 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 253 | 5/9/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 5/15/2024 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 169 | 8/3/2007 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 983 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $6.66 | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 7/12/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 329 | 4/27/2016 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 52 | 11/21/2019 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 6/20/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 8/31/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 704 | 4/27/2017 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,034 | 11/14/2014 | 93 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/29/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/24/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 12/17/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 11/15/2024 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 124 | 2/18/2022 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/15/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 11/24/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Fallen Aces on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Rabbit and Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). MULLET MADJACK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). DOOM + DOOM II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Illusion Carnival on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). My Friend Pedro on Steam. Steam Store.